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iPhone XS vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the iPhone XS runs out in Sep 2027 ($11.79/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone XS 40 · Galaxy F05 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone XS $170
Avoid buying$11.79/mo
2018◆ Buy-by Sep 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone XS 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone XS 50Galaxy F05 40

The iPhone XS's Apple A12 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone XS 52Galaxy F05 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone XS 33Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 2,658mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone XS 17Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 13 months longer than the iPhone XS.

Value
iPhone XS 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone XSGalaxy F05
Price (street)$170$80
Display5.8-inch OLED (Super Retina HD), 2436x1125, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetApple A12 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery2,658 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired (USB-PD via Lightning), Qi wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP telephoto 2x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions143.6 × 70.9 × 7.7 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight177 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilSep 2027Sep 2028
iPhone XS full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.